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Middle East and Africa. City or beach, history or culture, nature or adven- ture, wild life or relaxation, guests can choose the experience and now enjoy up to 30% off on their hotel stay and make this season a memo- rable one.Just months after its unprecedented announcement that mem- bers could link their accounts to have their Elite status matched and transfer points between programs, Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG®), Marriott International is giving its loyal members more reasons to stay loyal and travel more. All three programs will run the same promotion, giving members more value and more reasons to explore the magic of Middle East and Africa. "We are excited to launch such a compelling and cohesive offer under the umbrella of our powerful and award winning loyalty programs and we hope this will not only give a much needed impetus to regional travel but will also attract the global traveler into our continent," said Neal Jones, chief sales and marketing officer, Middle East and Africa, Marriott International. "Given our diverse portfolio and bandwidth of brands, we now have a brand and hotel for every traveler looking for an enriching experience and our loyal members continue to get more." Guests can book before August 31, 2017 for stays before September 9, 2017 and enjoy 20% off on the best available rate and a 30% off on food and soft beverages at participating restaurants, bars and lounges. What is more, Loyalty Program members enjoy 30% off on the best available rate and a voucher for a 30% off on their next stay, valid for stay between September 10 – December 31, 2017. For Marriott Rewards and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards members, this promotion is applicable at participating JW Marriott®, Renaissance® Hotels, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Marriott® Hotels, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Protea Hotels®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, and The Ritz-Carlton®, Log on to http://- Deals.Marriott.com/moretravels for a full list of participating hotels including terms and conditions and book your stay. For SPG members, this promotion is available at participating Aloft, W Hotels, Four Points® by Sheraton, Le Méridien, The Luxury Collection®, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, St. Regis® Hotels & Resorts, and Westin® Hotels & Resorts that participate in the SPG program. For a full list of participating hotels and terms and conditions, log on to www.SPG.com/moretravels and book your stay. THE RITZ-CARLTON, ST. LOUIS UNVEILS MAJOR GUEST ROOM TRANSFORMATION Rooms, Suites and Gathering Spaces Feature Contemporary New Design, Spa-Inspired Serenity As it celebrates its role as a second home to Midwestern luxury travel- ers, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis is heralding the future with a stunningly reimagined new interior. The transformation can now be seen in all of the hotel's 299 luxury rooms and suites, where reimagined designs showcase muted color palettes, contemporary geometric shapes, and the tranquil ambience of a contemporary spa retreat. The remastering takes further inspiration from the serene skies of the American Midwest, as blues, greys, and shades of white and cream add luxury and cross-generational appeal. Enhanced guest room features include sleek furnishings; cool, crisp linens in blue and grey, and subtle accents of leather and chrome. The hotel's new design extends to guest room corridors and circula- tion spaces as well, as soft blue and grey wall and floor coverings contem- porize the landmark building's elegant exterior. Second-floor meeting rooms continue the modern motif, with dimensional fabrics, ergonomic chairs and rich woods reflecting the same sophisticated interiors as seen in the hotel's exquisite ballroom wing – which underwent a matching transformation just over a year ago. "We are delighted to share these beautiful new guest rooms with guests, and the early response has been overwhelmingly positive," said Amanda Joiner, general manager for The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. "These recent upgrades even further position the hotel as a luxury oasis for busi- ness travelers, families and St. Louis staycationers." B M & T ••• July/August 2017 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 9 Ritz-Carlton Guestroom